West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
West Virginia SR66: Designating March 14, 2026, as McDowell County day
Status: Passed both chambers, March 14, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, March 14, 2026:
SENATE RESOLUTION 66 (By Senator M. Maynard) [Introduced March 14, 2026] Designating March 14, 2026, as McDowell County day at the Legislature. Whereas, What is now McDowell County, West Virginia, served as the location of the Sandy Creek Expedition of 1756, marking the first military alliance between the Cherokee and the British, an alliance that laid critical groundwork for British victory in the French and Indian War; and Whereas, McDowell County became known as the "Free State," reflecting its uniquely diverse population and its role as a cultural crossroads within the State of West Virginia; and Whereas, McDowell County earned national recognition as the "Nation's Coal Bin," providing the coal that fueled the growth, industry, and economic expansion of both West Virginia and the United States; and Whereas, McDowell County is the home of Minnie Buckingham Harper, the first African-American woman to serve in any state legislature in the United States, marking a historic milestone in American political representation; and Whereas, McDowell County erected the first World War I Memorial in the nation, and also erected the first African-American World War I Memorial in the nation, further underscoring its legacy of recognition, inclusion, and respect for all who served; and Whereas, The first municipal parking building in the United States was constructed in McDowell County, reflecting the county's early embrace …
Sponsors
- Maynard, Mark R. (R, 06) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Completed legislative action
- : Adopted (Voice vote)
- : Immediate consideration
- : Committee reference dispensed
- : Introduced in Senate
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Common questions
- What is SR66?
- SR66 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Designating March 14, 2026, as McDowell County day.
- What is the status of SR66?
- Passed both chambers as of March 14, 2026. Latest action: Completed legislative action (March 14, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR66?
- Maynard, Mark R. (R, 06).
- Where is the official record for SR66?
- On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2026&sessiontype=RS&input4=66&billtype=r&houseorig=s&btype=res
Source: official West Virginia record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.